Surprise Romance Anime Hit Returning for Season 2 in 2026

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Fans of romance anime are eagerly awaiting the return of “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings” next year for more episodes! The popular anime, based on the light novel series by SunSunSun and Momoco, premiered its first season last Summer, and viewers were captivated by an unusual romantic duo that stood out from many others. With the first season coming to a close, it was announced immediately that a second season was already being produced for release in the not-too-distant future.

Initially, when it was announced that “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” was working on Season 2, no specific release date or timeframe was provided. However, in its latest update this summer, the anime has confirmed that Season 2 will be airing in 2026. To mark this announcement, a sneak peek at Season 2 is now available for viewing, which you can find below.

What Is Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian?

Originally released on Japanese shelves in 2020 and airing its first season this past summer, “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” follows the tale of two schoolmates. One bullies the other, yet conceals her true feelings for him through the Russian language. However, it is discovered that the boy has a proficient understanding of Russian due to his friendship with a childhood friend from Russia and learning the language to better connect with her. As a result, he is fully conscious of her emotions towards him, but is unable to express this openly to avoid causing her embarrassment. The story unfolds as a series of comedic miscommunications.

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Hiroshi Haraguchi is set to step into the director’s role from Ryota Itoh for the studio Doga Kobo, known for producing shows like “Oshi no Ko” and “The Shiunji Family Children”. For the second season of “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian”, Yuka Yamada will be taking over as scriptwriter, while Yuhei Murota, who was a part of the first season as character designer, is set to return. The original voice cast from the first season is expected to reprise their roles, with Sumire Uesaka voicing Alisa “Alya” Mikhailovna Kujo, Kohei Amasaki as Masachika Kuse, Yukiyo Fujii as Maria “Masha” Mikhailovna Kujo, Wakana Maruoka as Yuki Suo, and Saya Aizawa as Ayano Kimishima all heard in the previous season.

How to Watch Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian

To keep up with the popular anime that’s been captivating romance enthusiasts, you might want to explore the series “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings” which is now streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll. The show offers both English and Japanese audio options. As for what you can anticipate from this series, here’s a sneak peek: “Alya is a transfer student who’s popular at her new school but keeps her feelings hidden behind a cold facade. She tends to ignore her classmate Kuze Masachika, except when she playfully flirts with him in Russian, unaware that he understands the language. However, Kuze feigns ignorance. This quirky love story will take them on an unexpected journey!

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2025-07-09 18:39